Movie, Television, Comic Books - Fictional Physics Books
Many scientists and authors have attempted to use the popularity of fictional works as a platform for teaching scientific principles.
Movie & Television Physics Books
Most movies do a very bad job at representing physics, but sometimes a movie or television show can be used to teach real-world physics lessons. The following books are some examples of how to analyze a show to gain such lessons, even if the show itself involves a world where the laws of science are not the most important ones.
Most movies do a very bad job at representing physics, but sometimes a movie or television show can be used to teach real-world physics lessons. The following books are some examples of how to analyze a show to gain such lessons, even if the show itself involves a world where the laws of science are not the most important ones.
The Physics of Superheroes
In this book, physics teacher James Kakalios uses comic book superheroes as the means of explaining important physics principles.
In this book, physics teacher James Kakalios uses comic book superheroes as the means of explaining important physics principles.
Don't Try This At Home! The Physics of Hollywood Movies
An analysis of the best and worst in movie physics, from the abysmal science of The Core to the real-world rocketry of October Sky. If you are interested in learning how your favorite movie translates into physics, there's a good chance that this book can help!
An analysis of the best and worst in movie physics, from the abysmal science of The Core to the real-world rocketry of October Sky. If you are interested in learning how your favorite movie translates into physics, there's a good chance that this book can help!
Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku
In this book, physicist and popular author Dr. Michio Kaku explores what physics really has to say about "impossible" concepts such as teleportation, invisibility, telepathy, starships, and perpetual motion machines. Kaku classifies these and other concepts by their level of impossibility and describes the significant scientific principles at work in trying to unlock the secrets of them.
In this book, physicist and popular author Dr. Michio Kaku explores what physics really has to say about "impossible" concepts such as teleportation, invisibility, telepathy, starships, and perpetual motion machines. Kaku classifies these and other concepts by their level of impossibility and describes the significant scientific principles at work in trying to unlock the secrets of them.
The Physics of the Buffyverse by Jennifer Ouellette
A review of Jennifer Ouellette's book, The Physics of the Buffyverse, which explores physics concepts through the prism of Joss Whedon's popular television shows, Buffy: the Vampire Slayer and Angel.
A review of Jennifer Ouellette's book, The Physics of the Buffyverse, which explores physics concepts through the prism of Joss Whedon's popular television shows, Buffy: the Vampire Slayer and Angel.
The Science of Harry Potter by Roger Highfield
In his book, The Science of Harry Potter, Roger Highfield addresses a wide range of scientific principles through the prism of J.K. Rowling's The Boy Who Lived. From anti-gravity broomsticks to the mutations that could create Skrewts, Highfield presents an amusing, entertaining, and educational account of Muggle "magick" - science.
In his book, The Science of Harry Potter, Roger Highfield addresses a wide range of scientific principles through the prism of J.K. Rowling's The Boy Who Lived. From anti-gravity broomsticks to the mutations that could create Skrewts, Highfield presents an amusing, entertaining, and educational account of Muggle "magick" - science.
The Physics of Christmas by Roger Highfield
In The Physics of Christmas, Roger Highfield explains the science of all things festive, from the cooking of the Christmas turkey to a scientific analysis of the traditional Christmas nativity story, as well as the genetics of Santa Claus. This fun book is a great Christmas gift for those interested in the holiday season!
In The Physics of Christmas, Roger Highfield explains the science of all things festive, from the cooking of the Christmas turkey to a scientific analysis of the traditional Christmas nativity story, as well as the genetics of Santa Claus. This fun book is a great Christmas gift for those interested in the holiday season!